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How to get fromAkron to Joplinby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Akron to Joplin by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Akron to Joplin Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane CAK - JLN
    7h 22m
    $92–436

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Columbus - 306 E Mount Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 30m
    $133–252

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 20m
    $211–466

  4. Drive 819.3 mi

    1. Drive from Akron to Joplincar car 819.3 mi
    13h 50m
    $150–216

  5. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane CLE - JLN
    7h 54m
    $107–520

  6. Fly Akron to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane CAK - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 42m
    $104–454

  7. Fly Akron to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane CAK - XNA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Jane, MO to Joplin, MOshuttle bus
    8h 46m
    $185–686

  8. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane CLE - SGF
    3. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 35m
    $117–537

Akron to Joplin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Akron, OH, USA and Joplin, MO, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Akron (CAK) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Joplin Bus Station via Columbus and St Louis Bus Station in around 20h 30m.

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